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2009 Delille Cellars Doyenne Signature Syrah

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November 13, 2022 - $31

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RATINGS

93James Suckling

Dark plums and black cherries on the nose along with graphite and dark, toasted spices. Really impressive clarity. The palate has density and focus and poise to boot. succulent tannins roll long and fresh. Dark-chocolate and plum-stone flavors to close. Great wine.

92+ Stephen Tanzer

Knockout nose combines aromas of musky dark berries, kirsch, licorice, violet pastille, nutmeg, bitter chocolate, and flint, all lifted by a peppery nuance. At once super ripe and energetic, with bright acidity giving shape and lift to the dense flavors of kirsch, licorice, and violet and leavening the wine's sweetness. Finishes very long and lively, with fine, tongue-dusting tannins and an exhilarating hint of orange zest. Superb.

92Wine Enthusiast

...opens with deep, dense dark-fruit goodness...massive...bursts with blackberry, black cherry and cassis. After that opening explosion of ripe fruit, it seems to float through the mouth...

91The Wine Advocate

...complex scents of black tea, violet, cherry, raspberry, lavender, and grilled red meats, a cast which reappears in a delightfully rich, polished palate performance... The carnality as well as a subtle salinity serves for strong saliva inducement in a handsomely long and interactive finish.

91Wine Spectator

Fresh and vibrant, this juicy style weaves its lively acidity into ripe blackberry and spice flavors, with fine tannins extending the finish nicely. Balances a bit hot.

REGION

United States, Washington, Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.